Bramblepoint With the new day comes new strength

It seemed like the moments dragged on for hours as Aviana hid in the brush, lowered down to her belly. Being this careful, this precise, having to not make a single sound, was difficult. But, a meal depended on it, and she didn't want to let her partner down. Aviana let out a slow breath, attempting to let the anticipation go. It would only hinder her.

She spotted the rabbits, as well. Knowing he--what was his name?-- would be on them, she chose to watch them instead of him. She stayed perfectly still, and it seemed like time stopped and the world went quiet. All of a sudden, he tore from his hiding spot, flushing out the rabbits. They bolted in a frantic rush to get away from him. Little did they know, he wasn't the only one trying to eat them.

He herded them straight towards her, and Aviana flexed her muscles, preparing herself.Just a little closer, she thought, not wanting to jump out too soon. If she did, they would simply find another direction to run. A bare few moments more, and Aviana jumped out, jaws at the ready as she came down on one of the hares. It tried to change course, but her teeth sank into its hindquarters just as it was about to jump away. 

She jerked her head, slamming the hare down on the ground, and then repeated again for good measure. Lifting her head, it dangled lifeless from her jaws as her eyes searched for the male.